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Keala Settle Shines as Mary Lincoln in Mrs President

1/23/2026

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Keala Settle, star of The Greatest Showman, portrays Mary Lincoln in Mrs President, exploring the former first lady's self-identity after Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
Settle connects to Lincoln's journey through her own health challenges, including a mini-stroke and Moyamoya disease.
She emphasizes self-acceptance as she states, "I’m absolutely going to be who I’m going to be."
The play runs at London's Charing Cross Theatre through March 8, 2026.

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Story summary

Keala Settle, star of The Greatest Showman, portrays Mary Lincoln in Mrs President, exploring the former first lady's self-identity after Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
Settle connects to Lincoln's journey through her own health challenges, including a mini-stroke and Moyamoya disease.
She emphasizes self-acceptance as she states, "I’m absolutely going to be who I’m going to be."
The play runs at London's Charing Cross Theatre through March 8, 2026.